Ophthalmology (Retina) Opportunity near Philadelphia, PENN!!

Job Description

Ophthalmology (Retina) Opportunity near Philadelphia, PA!!
Hospital near Philadelphia is seeking a board eligible or board certified ophthalmology-retina specialist to start up a program.
Hospital, a licensed 143-bed facility, is a sole community hospital located about 27 miles west of Philadelphia, 8 miles from King of Prussia and 34 miles southeast of Reading. With a primary service population of 150,000 and a secondary service area of 250,000, this hospital is in a high growth area and has a stable employment base.
It is located in the fast growing "422 Corridor" which connects Reading to Philadelphia.
There has been a 17% growth in the area from 1990 to 2002.
Regional employers include:
Knoll International
Correctional Institution of Graterford
Graco Children's Products, Inc.
Brown Printing East, INC.
PECO Energy Co/Limerick Generating Station
National Penn Bank
Dana Corporation
and numerous smaller employers in the area.
Market Stability: Unemployment 4.6%
Payor Mix:
Register or log in for contact information% Medicare
0.4% Medicaid
3.6% Blue Cross
2.6% Commercial
Register or log in for contact information% HMO
3.1% Self Pay
Register or log in for contact information% AUSHC Aetna
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE HOSPITAL:
Affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania
Heart Program in place
Cancer Program in place
Strong Staff with 138 Active Physicians; 22 Courtesy Physicians; 167 Other